Department of Music Faculty and Staff
The UToledo Department of Music faculty provide students a comprehensive, NASM accredited undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees; the Music Minor curriculum including concentrations in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Jazz, Keyboard, Music Theory, Music History and Literature, and the Masters of Music in Performance. They work diligently and collaboratively to create a variety of musical opportunities and experiences within the context of the University, the greater Toledo area, and the global community. We encourage the personal development and individual growth of the music faculty through continued professional study, research and scholarly activity, performance, and community and global outreach.
Our faculty and department offices are located in the Center for Performing Arts (PA1030) on the west side of campus. Our Recital Hall performance space and rehearsal facilities are also located in the Center for Performing Arts. Large ensemble performances are held in Doermann Theatre, which is located in University Hall. Download a map of campus.
department chair
Stumbo, Jason, Ph.D. (bio)
Associate Professor (Director of Bands)
B.S. - Music Education, University of Tennessee
M.M. - Conducting, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. - Music Education, University of Missouri
419.530.7355
PA 1030B
jason.stumbo@utoledo.edu
Find UToledo Music Faculty by Area
- Audio Recording
- Brass/Winds
- Choral/Voice
- Composition, Theory, History and Musicology
- Guitar
- Jazz Studies
- Music Education
- Lyric Theatre / Opera
- Piano/Keyboard
- Percussion
- Strings/Orchestral
- Emeritus Music Faculty
Audio Recording
Lawson, Micah
Recording Technology
Advanced Recording Techniques
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
Micah.Lawson@rockets.utoledo.edu
Brass/Winds Faculty
Archer, Thaddeus (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Trumpet)
Assoc. Principal, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Indiana University
419.530.4325
CPA 2003
Thaddeus.Archer@utoledo.edu
Ford, Shannon (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Saxophone)
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Bowling Green State University
Indiana State University
419.530.2448
CPA 2009
Shannon.Ford3@utoledo.edu
Gsell, Casey
Adjunct Instructor (Bassoon)
Principal Bassoon, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Eastman School of Music
419.530.2448
CPA 2009
caseygsell@gmail.com
Loch, Kim
Adjunct Instructor (Oboe)
Principal Oboe, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Interlochen Arts Academy
Cleveland Institute of Music
419.530.2129
CPA 2009
Kimberly.Bryden@utoledo.edu
McCage, Lesli
Adjunct Instructor (Clarinet)
University of Montevallo
419.530.2129
CPA 2009
Lesli.Mccage@utoledo.edu
Mossblad, Gunnar (bio)
Professor (Classical and Jazz Saxophone, Jazz)
B.M. - University of North Texas
M.M. - University of North Texas
419.530.4555
CPA 2022
Gunnar.Mossblad@utoledo.edu
Rhodes, Andrew (bio)
Assistant Band Director
Instructor (Tuba/Euphonium)
B.M. - Music Education, Butler University
M.M. - Music Education, Ohio University
Ed.D. - Music Education, University of Illinois
419.530.2217
CPA 1020
Andrew.Rhodes@utoledo.edu
Stumbo, Jason (bio)
Associate Professor (Director of Bands)
B.S. - Music Education, University of Tennessee
M.M. - Conducting, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. - Music Education, University of Missouri
419.530.7355
PA 1030B
jason.stumbo@utoledo.edu
Taplin, Al (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Horn)
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
University of Michigan
419.530.4325
CPA 2003
Alan.Taplin@utoledo.edu
Tse, Joel (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Flute)
Principal Flute, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Eastman School of Music
Northwestern University
Royal Academy of Music
419.530.2129
CPA 2009
Joel.Tse@utoledo.edu
Choral/Voice
Johanson, Erik (bio)
Associate Professor (Voice)
B.A. - Augustana College
M.M. - University of Cincinnati
419.530.4551
CPA 2014
Erik.Johanson@utoledo.edu
Bland, Micah (bio)
Director of Choral Activities
Visiting Assistant Professor (Voice)
B.M. in Voice - Abilene Christian University
M.M. in Choral Conducting - University of Texas at San Antonio
D.M.A. in Choral Music - University of Southern California
Micah.Bland@utoledo.edu
Hanhold, Alexandria (bio)
B.M. in Vocal Performance - Bowling Green State University
M.M. in Vocal Performance - University of Akron
D.M.A. in Vocal Performance - The Ohio State University
SL 2140
Alexandria.Hanhold@utoledo.edu
Composition, Theory, History & Musicology
Heritage, Lee (bio)
Professor (Music Theory, Composition)
B.M. - Shenandoah University
M.M.M. - University of Wisconsin
D.M.A. - University of Illinois
419.530.5062
PA 2006
Lee.Heritage@utoledo.edu
Jex, David (bio)
Professor (Music Theory, Composition, Graduate Studies)
B.M. - The University of Toledo
M.M. - Bowling Green State University
D.M.A. - Cleveland Institute of Music/Case Western Reserve University
419.530.4560
PA 1012
David.Jex@utoledo.edu
Weik, Jay (bio)
Associate Lecturer (Guitar and Jazz)
B.M. - Berklee College of Music
M.M. - New England Conservatory of Music
419.530.4554
CPA 2018
Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu
Jazz Studies
Damschroder, Norm (bio)
Senior Lecturer (Double Bass and Jazz)
B.M. - University of Toledo
M.M. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2966
CPA 2020
Norman.Damschroder@utoledo.edu
Gwinnell, Scott (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Jazz Piano)
B.M. - Western Michigan University
M.M. - Wayne State University
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
William.Gwinnell@utoledo.edu
Ellie Martin
Adjunct Instructor (Voice and Jazz)
McGill University
University of Toledo
University of Pittsburgh
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
Lee.Martin@utoledo.edu
Mossblad, Gunnar (bio)
Professor (Classical and Jazz Saxophone, Jazz)
B.M. - University of North Texas
M.M. - University of North Texas
419.530.4555
CPA 2022
Gunnar.Mossblad@utoledo.edu
Piedra, Olman (bio)
Associate Professor (Percussion, Jazz)
B.M. - Baylor University
M.M.P., M.M. - University of Michigan
D.M.A. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2215
CPA 1016
Olman.Piedra@utoledo.edu
Weik, Jay (bio)
Associate Lecturer (Guitar and Jazz)
B.M. - Berklee College of Music
M.M. - New England Conservatory of Music
419.530.4554
CPA 2018
Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu
Brakel, Timothy (bio)
Professor (Instrumental Music Education)
B.S. - Jacksonville State University
M.S. - Indiana State University
D.M.E. - Indiana University
419.530.2640
CPA 1024
Timothy.Brakel@utoledo.edu
Stover, Pam (bio)
Associate Professor (Vocal and General Music Education)
B.M. - Iowa State University
M.A. - University of Iowa
Ph.D. - Indiana University
419.530.2525
CPA 2004
Pamela.Stover@utoledo.edu
Hanhold, Alexandria (bio)
B.M. in Vocal Performance - Bowling Green State University
M.M. in Vocal Performance - University of Akron
D.M.A. in Vocal Performance - The Ohio State University
SL 2140
Alexandria.Hanhold@utoledo.edu
PIANO/KEYBOARD
Boyd, Michael (bio)
Professor (Piano)
B.M. - Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
M.M. and D.M.A. - Eastman School of Music
419.530.2183
CPA 2002
Michael.Boyd@utoledo.edu
Heidi Clausius
Adjunct Instructor (Class Piano, Opera and Studio Accompaniment)
B.M. - University of Toledo
M.M - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
Heidi.Clausius@utoledo.edu
website: www.heidiclausius.com
Gwinnell, Scott (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Jazz Piano)
B.M. - Western Michigan University
M.M. - Wayne State University
419.530.2448
CPA 1030
William.Gwinnell@utoledo.edu
Percussion
Piedra, Olman (bio)
Associate Professor (Percussion, Jazz)
B.M. - Baylor University
M.M.P., M.M. - University of Michigan
D.M.A. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2215
CPA 1016
Olman.Piedra@utoledo.edu
Strings/Orchestral
Bessmeltseva, Maria (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Violin/Viola)
Supplemental , Toledo Symphony Orchestra
B.M. - Oberlin Conservatory
M.M. - Bowling Green State University
D.M.A. - University of Michigan
419.530.2448
Maria.Bessmeltseva@utoledo.edu
Chang, Amy (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Cello)
Associate Principal Cello, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
B.M. - Eastman School of Music
M.M. - Eastman School of Music
419.530.2448
CPA 1022
Amy.Chang@utoledo.edu
Damschroder, Norm (bio)
Senior Lecturer (Double Bass, Orchestra, Conducting)
B.M. - The University of Toledo
M.M. - Bowling Green State University
419.530.2966
CPA 2020
Norman.Damschroder@utoledo.edu
Lendrim, Nancy (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Harp)
Principal Harp, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Oberlin Conservatory
Cleveland Institute of Music
419.530.4738
CPA 1005
Nancy.Lendrim@utoledo.edu
Tang, Junqi (Sophie) (bio)
Adjunct Instructor (Violin)
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
Supplemental, Toledo Symphony Orchestra
B.M. - Renmin University of China
M.M. - University of Southern California
D.M.A. - University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
419.530.2448
CPA 1022
jtangviolin@gmail.com
Weik, Jay (bio)
Associate Lecturer (Guitar)
B.M. - Berklee College of Music
M.M. - New England Conservatory of Music
419.530.4554
CPA 2018
Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu
Emeritus Music Faculty
Chambers, Virginia (1931-2019)
DeYarman, Robert
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. - State University of Iowa
419.530.2448
utmusic@utoledo.edu
Kihslinger, Mary R.
B.M.E. - Alverno College
M.M. - University of Wisconsin
419.530.2448
utmusic@utoledo.edu
Mason, James L. (1934-2019)
Renzi, Frances A.
B.M. - North Texas State University
M.S. - Juilliard School of Music
419.530.2448
utmusic@utoledo.edu
Rondelli Perry, Barbara (bio)
B.M. - Kansas State College of Pittsburg
M.M. - Pittsburg State University
L.R.A.M. - Royal Academy of Music, London
419.530.2448
Barbara.Rondelli-Perry@utoledo.edu
Sanchez, Bernard R. (1935-2013)